CLEMSON, SC
- Clemson Head Men's Soccer Coach Mike Noonan has announced the signing of six
student-athletes to National Letters-of-Intents to play for the Tigers this
fall. In addition, this recruiting class consists of one transfer.

Diego Campos, Saul Chinchilla and Gerald
Vargas all join the Tigers for the upcoming season from Montverde Academy who
is coached by former Clemson Soccer player and assistant coach, Mike Potempa. Campos, Chinchilla and Vargas travelled to
England in March 2012 with their team to play against Liverpool FC, Everton FC,
Portsmouth FC and Bury FC.

Diego Campos, a Costa Rican forward, helped
lead the Montverde Academy Eagles to back to back National Championships as
well as the unanimous #1 National Ranking in both his junior and senior seasons.
Campos led his high school team in scoring during his junior year with 25 goals
and 37 goals in his senior campaign. In the 2013 Montverde Academy Soccer
Tournament (M.A.S.T), Diego was awarded the Golden Boot Award. During the
2014 M.A.S.T, Diego was awarded the Most Valuable Player award during the
tournament. Campos is currently ranked 48th by College Soccer
News in the Class of 2014.

"Diego has
been a proven goal scorer at every level throughout his career," said Clemson
Head Coach Mike Noonan. "Our hopes are
that he will bring this ability to the Tigers and solidify a targeted area for
improvement from last season."

Saul Chinchilla, a midfielder from Costa Rica,
is another Montverde product. In Saul's junior season, he was Montverde's
second leading scorer with 15 and continued with 12 goals in his senior
year. Saul was an integral part of Montverde Academy's National
Championship seasons in both his junior and senior year. College Soccer
News ranks Saul #39th in the Class of 2014.

"Saul is one
of the most versatile players we have recruited to Clemson," said Noonan. "He can play an array of positions from
defense to forward. His tactical
knowledge is excellent which allows us a great deal of flexibility with our
personnel and team shape."

Gerald Vargas, originally from Costa Rica, is
a midfielder who played a major role in Montverde's back-to-back National
Championships in the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons. Gerald was named the
2013 M.A.S.T. Most Valuable Player and was named to the 2014 M.A.S.T.
All-Tournament team. As a junior, Gerald scored nine goals and added 12
goals in his senior campaign, providing a number of assists in both seasons.
Vargas is ranked #49th by College Soccer News in the Class of 2014.

"Although
short in stature, Gerald packs a big punch," said Noonan. "His greatest asset is that he keeps
possession of the ball and links the defense to attack superbly. He is also capable of scoring from distance
which we will utilize to our advantage as well."

Michael
Melvin, a starter for Nease High school in Ponte Vedra, FL., scored seven goals
as a freshman and 15 goals as a sophomore from the left back position. In his
sophomore year, Melvin scored the game-winning goal to clinch the District 4A
Championship and received the Captains Choice Award for his leadership and
contribution.

From 2010 to
2012, Melvin played for Jacksonville United FC in the Region III Premier
League, coached by Ian Hardington. His team was Florida State Cup Champions in 2012
while being ranked #1 in Florida and ranked #2 in Region III. Michael is currently
the starting left back for Orlando City Development Academy, coached by Paul
Shaw and Sean Murphy, and is ranked 64th by the College Soccer News
in the 2014 recruiting class.

"Michael is
a Tiger through and through," said Noonan.
"He has attended our camps for the past four years and played
exceptionally well for his club team, Orlando City, under the guidance of
former Tiger assistant coach Sean Murphy.
Michael is an attacking wide left player with a ton of energy and
passion to improve. Natural left-sided players with Michael's ability are hard
to find and we feel he can develop into one of the best to put on a Tiger
jersey.

Grayson Raynor
hails from Greenville, SC. and attends Riverside High School where he plays for
head coach Kevin Brabham. A team captain, Raynor was named on the All-Region
team and is an honor roll student at Riverside.

Raynor plays
his club soccer for CESA 95 Premier, under the guidance of Nick Finotti and Clemson
Soccer alumnus Pearse Tormey, and has led his team to a total of six State
Championships. In 2012, his team was crowned USYSA Region III Champions and
placed 2nd at US Youth Soccer National Championships.

"Grayson is
a tireless worker with flare and an edge to his game that attracted lots of
attention throughout the state," said Noonan.
"He has the versatility to play up front or wide in the midfield and
should add competitive depth to these areas in our team. He is a 'diamond in the rough' who should
progress well throughout his career at Clemson."

Tyler Rider,
another Greenville, SC. native, attends J.L. Mann High School and plays soccer for
Brian Dender. A four-year starter, Rider led his team to a 4A State
Championship in 2012 and Upper State semi finalists in 2011. He was an
All-Region selection in 2012 and 2013 as well as being named captain in 2014.
Tyler is also a four-year honor roll student and member of the National Honor
Society.

Rider also plays
for 2012 National Runner-up CESA 95 Premier with teammate and Clemson commit
Grayson Raynor. As captain, Tyler has
been an integral part of the team's success on a state, regional and national
level within the U.S. Youth Soccer competition by most recently garnering the
2013 Premier League East Championship. Rider is ranked 124th by
College Soccer News in the 2014 class.

"Tyler is a
clean and skillful player who will feature in mostly central roles," said
Noonan. "He is another player who will
add versatility to our team and has a passion to challenge himself in the
ACC. Tyler has a competitive streak to
compliment his skill level that attracted our staff during his
recruitment.

Iman Mafi, born
in Norway, is a transfer student from Gardner-Webb University. In 2013, Iman
played in all 18 matches for the Runnin' Bulldogs, scoring three goals and
adding one assist. His performances
throughout the year earned him a place on the Big South All-Freshman Team. Prior
to Gardner-Webb, he attended Dahlske Viderregäende Skole in Norway and played
for the FK Jerv under head coach Peer Danefeld.

"Iman is a
terrific talent whose range and weight of pass can unlock opponents' defenses,"
said Noonan. "Iman had a desire to be in
a larger environment and to challenge himself in the best soccer conference
(ACC) in the country. After competing
against him last year, we feel strongly that he will contribute effectively for
our team next fall."